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Janet Schijns, vice president of global channels at Verizon Enterprise Solutions, discussed where women are today in the business world, how women can position themselves for promotion and overcome biases, and craft their own success stories at WOTC 2016.

As customers change the way they consume technology, a panel of Women of the Channel executives said vendors and solution providers alike need to embrace employees with a more diverse set of skills and backgrounds to help them keep pace.

Ingram Micro President Paul Bay said partners can still sell to the U.S. government after the HNA deal closes, and unlike Tech Data and Avnet, Ingram isn't saddled with a big integration or cost-cutting project.

Ingram Micro said it has added another vendor to its growing list of certifications. Partners can now take Aruba technical and sales training to take advantage of wireless equipment sales opportunities.

Upon receiving a letter from Elliott Management, Cognizant in its response says it had an 'introductory discussion' with the firm and 'intends to review the letter carefully and respond in due course.'